Messaging APIs - SMS/MMS/RCS/WhatsApp · Vendor file

Twilio

Create amazing customer experiences with our Customer Engagement Platform (CEP) that combines communication APIs with AI. Build solutions for SMS, WhatsApp, voice, and email.

Categories Twilio serves

The B4 Index places Twilio in 6 categories. Each category page lays out the build-versus-buy considerations for that decision.

Messaging APIs - SMS/MMS/RCS/WhatsApp Primary $0.0079/SMS

Voice APIs & SIP Trunking Primary $0.013-0.022/min

Identity Verification & 2FA Primary $0.05/verification

Omnichannel Communication Orchestration Primary $1/active user/hr

Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Email Marketing (standalone)

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